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    Jun 20, 1:43PM
    Wellman Financial Services and Cornerstone Financial Services merge
    Brandon Wellman, Matthew Hutton and Ryan Kaiser form Navigator Wealth Strategies
    By Michelle Ownbey
    Three certified financial planners have joined forces to create Navigator Wealth Strategies, a Springfield-based financial planning firm serving central Illinois. Brandon Wellman opened a new Prudential Financial office in 2017, originally operating out of... Read More 
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Nelson’s Catering celebrates 30 years

By David Blanchette

May 28, 2025

Nelson's Catering of Springfield was founded in 1995 and began operations from the back of the Williamsville IGA, using a single pickup truck with a camper top to service clients. The business has grown substantially from its humble beginnings and is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new barbecue menu, online ordering and a continued commitment to the company motto: "experience is everything."

Image: Nelson’s Catering celebrates 30 years

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  • Memorial Health names chief information officer

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 21, 2025
    Image: Memorial Health names chief information officer
  • Wellman Financial Services and Cornerstone Financial Services merge

    Brandon Wellman, Matthew Hutton and Ryan Kaiser form Navigator Wealth Strategies

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 20, 2025
    Image: Wellman Financial Services and Cornerstone Financial Services merge
  • Maureen Faller joins Brown, Hay & Stephens

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 18, 2025
    Image: Maureen Faller joins Brown, Hay & Stephens
  • Joey McLaughlin leaving WTAX

    Will join Illinois Department of Public Health

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 17, 2025
    Image: Joey McLaughlin leaving WTAX
  • Vondra Social House to open this fall

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 16, 2025
    Image: Vondra Social House to open this fall
  • Building permits – June 9 to June 15

    By sbjadmin

    Jun 16, 2025
    Image: Building permits – June 9 to June 15
  • Simplex sells to Canadian company

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 13, 2025
    Image: Simplex sells to Canadian company
  • Entertainment complex with food court under construction in Legacy Pointe

    Legends Entertainment scheduled to open first quarter of 2026

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 12, 2025
    Image: Entertainment complex with food court under construction in Legacy Pointe
  • Groundbreaking for Friendly Honda expansion

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 11, 2025
    Image: Groundbreaking for Friendly Honda expansion
  • New ownership for Turasky Meats

    Longtime employee Kris Sterbinsky purchases the business

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 11, 2025
    Image: New ownership for Turasky Meats
  • Building permits – June 2 to June 8

    By sbjadmin

    Jun 9, 2025
    Image: Building permits – June 2 to June 8
  • Jay Shanle joins SAAC

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 5, 2025
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  • State budget includes $4.5 million for Capitol Airport

    Money earmarked for capital project funding

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 21, 2025
    Image: State budget includes $4.5 million for Capitol Airport
  • Pritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes

    It’s the largest budget in state history despite cuts and freezes

    By Ben Szalinski

    Jun 18, 2025
    Image: Pritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes
  • Armory renovation plans detailed

    Second phase, to take two or three years, estimated at $160 million

    By Logan Bricker

    Jun 9, 2025
    Image: Armory renovation plans detailed
  • A plan to save downtown

    County and city officials want to expand BOS Center and build a new hotel

    By Dean Olsen

    Jun 5, 2025
    Image: A plan to save downtown
  • Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers

    Governor says he’ll sign legislation that seeks to regulate third-party insurers

    By PETER HANCOCK, Capitol News Illinois

    Jun 4, 2025
    Image: Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers
  • Two Springfield attorneys have law licenses suspended

    Third attorney who was part of inspector general’s report is still practicing

    By Scott Reeder

    Jun 2, 2025
    Image: Two Springfield attorneys have law licenses suspended
  • Public meeting for Third Street Corridor redevelopment project

    By Michelle Ownbey

    May 28, 2025
    Image: Public meeting for Third Street Corridor redevelopment project
  • From blight to benefit

    New project in Jacksonville will create housing for young professionals

    By David Blanchette

    May 28, 2025
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  • Addressing the shortage of affordable homes

    By Holly Whisler

    May 28, 2025
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  • Woodside/Iron Bridge Road project begins

    By Michelle Ownbey

    May 28, 2025
    Image: Woodside/Iron Bridge Road project begins
  • Q&A with Todd Bringuet

    By David Blanchette

    May 28, 2025
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  • Jacksonville biomedical company has worldwide reach

    By Lynn Whalen

    May 28, 2025
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